Bent Conrod

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cdfrancis
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Bent Conrod

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One for you experts out there!

Is it possible and indeed wise to straighten a G12 650 Conrod?

I am rebuilding a G12 and I have just discovered one of the Conrods is bent. I can put it on a press to straighten it but I wondered if this would be a good idea or is it better to replace it?
Chris
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Re: Bent Conrod

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That will be a definite no, because next you will be asking how to repair a hole in the crankcase.

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Re: Bent Conrod

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cdfrancis wrote: Is it possible and indeed wise to straighten a G12 650 Conrod? I can put it on a press to straighten it but I wondered if this would be a good idea or is it better to replace it?
:evil: Are you intending to keep the bike, or sell it? :o ;)

:roll: Sorry Chris. Sensible answer; I would replace it, but no doubt someone has ridden half million miles after straightening theirs.
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Re: Bent Conrod

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Thanks for your advice. I will look for a replacement.
Chris
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